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 Snags in the Sacramento River below Meridian, May 14, 2012.A little bit of navigation is required here.If the river is higher, these snags--dead tree limbs--might not be visible.Directions: Interstate 5 exit:  State Route 20 (Exit 578), 5...

The Fricot Nugget (pictured right) weighs thirteen pounds and is one of the finest and largest examples of crystal-lized native gold in the world. It is the largest surviving specimen from...

There are two organized city street clean ups scheduled for June 2, 2012 in North Tahoe.Truckee Day is a town-wide street clean up and civic pride day.  Volunteer registration begins at 8:00am from about 22 locations.  Volunteers are given t-...

HELP!!! We have a serious case of Boater Blight!!!Our life has been a serious whirlwind since returning from the Grand Canyon.  We have been teaching, guiding, traveling, and boating.What is Boater Blight?  Kayaking Gear - ALL OVER THE PLACE!...

Heavenly Mountain Resort will begin work consistent with the previously accepted Master Plan.  Heavenly wants to improve the “guest experience” in winter and summer.For the winter experience, Heavenly will be adding a 500-600 foot rope tow to ...

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) sales and races are on the rise as the sport grows in popularity.  The following is a list of Lake Tahoe area races.May 26, Donner Lake Tahoe Cup, West-End Beach, 5 mile loop.June 16, Thunderbird Run, Sand Harbor, 8 mile...

It isn’t always safe to shoot in the National Forest off some dead-end fire road.  A better alternative is an established shooting range.  The Boca Reservoir shooting area is available to the public through a partnership with the U.S. fores...

When this blog last featured Isleton, in July 2011, the delta town of 800 or so people was strapped for cash and heavily in debt. It still is. Isleton.  Looks quiet here, but over at city hall?To recap, the city leadership had decided t...

Posse boat launching area at Redding's Riverfront ParkRedding’s Riverfront Park is a small panhandle of land just upstream of the Sundial Bridge. It offfers fishing access and a boat ramp called the Posse Boat Ramp.  The name could have some kin...

A new trail is being proposed by the Northstar Community Services District (NCSD). This paved bike trail would begin near the Truckee airport and cross the Martis Valley into Northstar at Tahoe ski resort. The trail would continue South into the mounta...